EMPANADAS CAFE.

NYC Health Dept

56-27 VAN DOREN STREET · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 5 points (Sep 2025). Up from 4 points at the prior graded inspection.

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Sep 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 26

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

SEP 26

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Not Critical Other

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

Not Critical Other

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

Not Critical Other

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

Not Critical Other

Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

MAY 1

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq

Not Critical Sanitation

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under

APR 7

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Sanitation

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